"He is a player that seeks adventure and always tries to decide a match. He has a good long distance shot and that's why he is so important for the team.

Depay's goals secured the Dutch title for PSV

"These qualities made his transfer possible. And because he is still very young, I give him the advice to keep doing his own thing at Manchester United. In the first year you are at that club, you don't have to be better than Wayne Rooney."

Depay scored 22 goals in 30 games for PSV as they won their first Dutch title in seven years under Van Gaal's former Barcelona captain, Phillip Cocu.

Provided they qualify for the Champions League group stage, United will require a larger squad next season and are determined to sign at least four more players this summer ahead of a title tilt.